Primordial Era: Starting with the repair of Penglai Immortal Island

Five streaks of light pierced through layers of clouds and soon arrived at Sanqing Peak.

Looking into the distance, one could see a huge platform suspended in mid-air, exactly the same as the small arena where the disciples of the three religions used to compete.

At this moment, the platform was bustling with people and was very lively.

As Zhao Gongming said, disciples from the three religions (actually two) gathered here, creating a rather spectacular scene.

Huang Long's gaze swept across the area, and he saw that the disciples on the platform were vaguely divided into two areas.

The number of disciples of the Jie Sect was the largest, bustling about, numbering no less than a thousand, with streaks of light also falling into their midst.

These people, each with their own distinct aura, some standing and some sitting, their voices mingling together—conversations, discussions, and shouts—created a lively and bustling atmosphere.

He noted that several core disciples of the Jie Sect, such as Daoist Duobao and Holy Mother Jinling, had not yet arrived.

The disciples of the Chan Sect gathered in an area on the left side of the platform. Their numbers were less than a fraction of those of the Jie Sect, numbering only about a dozen. They were all clear-headed and orderly, meditating quietly or exchanging whispers.

Huanglong saw familiar faces such as Taiyi, Grand Master Lingbao, and Yuding, but neither Senior Brother Nanji nor Guangchengzi appeared.

As for Xuandu, a disciple of the Human Sect, it is unknown when he will arrive.

Huang Long sighed inwardly, "As expected of the face of both sects, the important figures always make their grand entrance last."

As Huanglong, Zhao Gongming, and the Three Immortals landed on the platform, they immediately attracted a lot of attention.

Huang Long, in particular, was someone the disciples on the stage had never seen before at the Three Religions Discussion Conference. His sudden appearance naturally attracted attention.

Upon seeing Huang Long, most of the disciples of the Chan Sect showed surprise. They then stood up, cupped their hands in greeting, and said in unison, "Greetings, Senior Brother Huang Long!"

The reactions from the disciples of the Jie Sect were quite different.

Some disciples who had no past grudges against Huang Long, or those with a more easygoing temperament, such as some outer disciples, also bowed and greeted him, saying, "Greetings, Senior Brother Huang Long."

However, another group, especially the disciples led by the Seven Immortals who served Huanglong, such as Qiu Shou Xian, Ling Ya Xian, and Jin Guang Xian, were clearly indifferent. They either pretended not to see him or talked with their companions. When their eyes swept over Huanglong, they showed undisguised hostility and even a hint of hidden hatred.

Huang Long took in everything. Qiu Shou Xian had been suppressed by him twice; it would be strange if he were to respectfully bow to him. He didn't care at all, and simply nodded slightly in return to the disciples of the two sects who greeted him, as if to say hello.

Then, he turned to Zhao Gongming and the Three Immortals, cupped his hands and said, "Junior Brother Gongming, Junior Sisters, thank you for showing me the way. I will now go to my disciples' quarters."

Zhao Gongming readily agreed, "Please go ahead, Senior Brother."

Yunxiao smiled and nodded, Bixiao blinked, while Qiongxiao remained expressionless, only nodding slightly.

Huang Long turned around and walked unhurriedly toward the area where the disciples of the Chan Sect were gathered.

Upon seeing him approach, Taiyi Zhenren, Julusun, Yuding, and others stepped forward to greet him.

"Senior Brother Huanglong! It's been so long!"

Taiyi Zhenren spoke first, his eyes filled with excitement and his face beaming with smiles, appearing quite enthusiastic.

The other disciples of the Chan Sect greeted Huanglong with smiles.

Looking at these familiar faces, Huang Long felt a slight pang of emotion and smiled as he replied to each of them, "My fellow disciples, it's been a long time! Seeing that you all look so energetic and your cultivation has improved so much, I am very pleased."

Taiyi Zhenren, who was closest to Huanglong, picked up the conversation, his tone carrying a hint of friendly teasing: "Senior Brother Huanglong, you're quite the busy man! Ever since last time... um..."

Taiyi paused slightly before continuing, "After the Three Religions Disciples' Grand Competition, I haven't seen you again, Senior Brother. And this once-in-a-millennium Dao Discussion Conference, you haven't shown your face even once?"

Upon hearing this, Huang Long looked helpless and spread his hands, saying, "Junior Brother Taiyi is joking. It's really just bad luck. Every time the Dao Discussion Conference approaches, I'm either in the middle of a critical period of seclusion and can't get away, or I'm traveling far away in the prehistoric world and not in Kunlun Mountain. I just returned to the mountain this time and happened to run into it, so I rushed over."

After exchanging a few pleasantries with his fellow disciples, including Yu Ding and Ju Liusun, Huang Long learned that there was still one day before the Dao Discussion Conference would officially begin.

Key figures such as the Antarctic Immortal, Guang Chengzi, Duobao Daoren, Jinling Shengmu, and Xuandu usually arrive just before the official start.

Huang Long glanced at the disciples of the Chan Sect present and nodded inwardly.

After more than ten thousand years, these junior brothers' cultivation has indeed made great progress.

Taiyi Zhenren, Cihang, Yuding, Puxian, and several others possessed profound auras, having reached the late stage of the Golden Immortal realm.

Even Dao Xing and Qing Xu are already at the peak of the mid-stage Golden Immortal realm.

Seeing that there was still a long time before the official start, Huang Long had an idea. He thought it would be a good opportunity to strengthen the bond between the sect and his fellow disciples. He smiled and said, "I imagine you junior brothers are getting bored sitting here. Let me treat you to some tea."

Upon hearing the words "tea tasting," the other disciples of the Chan Sect all had their eyes shining with anticipation.

Seeing the changes in his fellow disciples' expressions, Huang Long casually summoned a white cloud from the foot of Sanqing Peak, which condensed into a white jade table about ten feet long and three feet wide on the open ground in front of them.

The jade table is indistinguishable from a real white jade carving, with a subtle, flowing spiritual energy.

Immediately afterwards, more than ten crystal-clear white jade teacups and a jade box appeared out of thin air on the jade table in front of him.

Taiyi Zhenren, sitting next to Huanglong, had the sharpest eyes. Upon seeing the jade box and smelling a faint, penetrating fragrance, he immediately understood what was inside.

He quickly stood up, gesturing to stop him, his tone urgent: "Oh dear! Senior Brother Huanglong! How can this be! You've returned from your long journey; it's only right that your junior brothers welcome you back with a feast. How can you expect me to personally brew tea for you? Leave this to me! Please, Senior Brother, take a seat!"

As he spoke, he swiftly gathered the jade box and teacup in front of Huanglong and moved them to his own front, as if afraid that Huanglong might change his mind.

Upon seeing this, Huang Long was taken aback at first, then chuckled and let him go.

Taiyi Zhenren carefully opened the jade box.

The moment the box was opened, a familiar fragrance suddenly wafted out, making all the disciples of the Chan Sect feel extremely nostalgic!

The fragrance is still so fresh and natural, a Daoist aroma that penetrates straight to the soul. Just smelling this faint fragrance can calm the mind and clear the spirit.

Inside the jade box lay more than ten tea leaves covered with mysterious Daoist patterns.

"It really is the Enlightenment Divine Tea!" The disciples of the Chan Sect, who had already guessed it, all had their eyes shining with fervor as they stared intently at the jade box.

Taiyi carefully took out the Enlightenment Tea leaves from the box and placed them into each of the white jade teacups.

After distributing the tea leaves, he naturally closed the jade box with a few leaves remaining, and then... casually put it into his pocket, the whole process flowing smoothly.